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What Parents & Students Are Saying

I found my child's experience at Oxford Learning to be very rewarding. Oxford Learning has a relaxed environment where the staff is very dedicated to helping your child succeed. Oxford Learning provides a small ratio of teacher and student. This was exactly what I was looking for! They provide an individualized learning plan unique to your child. There is always lots of positive encouragement from the staff. Oxford Learning will also work with your child's teacher from school to strive towards helping your child progress further at school. Oxford Learning provides me with "Progress Reports" often so that I know exactly how my son is doing. I give Oxford Learning an overall Grade of A+!

Upma D.

Our daughter has struggled with reading comprehension and we watched her confidence at school dwindle which was very difficult knowing how bright she is. It was affecting all parts of her education as by grade 3 they are expected to complete a lot more independent work. Since starting with Oxford Learning , we have watched her confidence come back bit by bit, and she is most definitely doing better in school. She has some more work to do still, but I know that the incredibly supportive staff at Oxford Learning will be there to help her reach her full potential! She loves going to Oxford Learning , loves her teachers there and is thriving in ways we haven’t seen on a school front in some time. Thank you so much to all the staff at Oxford Learning for giving our child her love of learning back!

Janet B.

​Oxford Learning has taken the "battle" out of reading with our son. He is progressing through Oxford Learning 's reading levels and now reading time is a pleasant experience for the whole family. We usually give him a break from his school reading on Oxford Learning nights but he wants to do more reading when we get home! Thank you Oxford Learning for taking the reading battle out of our lives and giving us a peaceful home.
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​A Happy Parent

Oxford Learning has really helped me improve my grades in school. I've been taught how to properly take notes as well as organize them so that I can use them later on without any difficulty. Since going to Oxford Learning I've had a much easier time reading over worksheets and understanding things. GOOOOOOOOOOOOO Oxford Learning!

Connor B. (Grade 10 student)

I have three children enrolled in Oxford Learning Courtice location. Two are there for Math and one is in the Little Readers program. Joanna is easy to work with and understands the needs of all three children. The staff is engaging, caring, and progressive in their methods of teaching my children. Math has become easier to understand for the two older ones, and our Little Reader is reading very well and is excited about it. The time and investment in their learning is worth it.
I highly recommend Oxford Learning. Homework help, test preparation, and general understanding of concepts....they have adequately equipped my children to excel.

Maxwell M.

After years of cancer treatment, our son had missed a lot of school. He was over two years behind in reading. I took him to Oxford Learning in Courtice, Ontario where an assessment was completed and he began the Beyond Tutoring program focusing on building his reading skills. I'm proud to say that he's now reading AT GRADE LEVEL and it's all thanks to the dedicated team of professionals at Oxford Learning who have had the patience and understanding to work with him through one of the most trying times of his life. We owe Joanna, Amanda and the rest of the amazing team at Oxford Learning a debt of gratitude. Now...on to conquering math at Oxford Learning too! With their guidance and encouragement, Trevor will begin working on his math skills and be caught up in no time. Thanks Oxford Learning!

Cindy Kurhan

As you know my daughter Asia was with you for about 2 years working on improving her math. During that time period we have seen tremendous growth in her abilities and more importantly her overall confidence. We quickly learned that Oxford Learning is not simply about helping a student with a particular subject but it is designed to make the individual a better overall student and ultimately a better person.
As parents, we cannot say enough about you and your team. You guys were understanding, patient and treated our daughter as person and not simply another student. It was a pleasure having our daughter in your program and would not hesitate to recommend you and your team to anyone in need of your services.
Thanks again,

Steve A.

My son is in grade 6 and attends Oxford Learning Centre. Not only have his grades improved but more importantly his confidence and attitude towards school has too! He has developed proper study habits which allows him to stay more focused, organized and to be more independent.
Thank you Oxford Learning for giving him all the proper tools to succeed; and for teaching my son to believe in himself.

Tracy S.

Oxford Learning has been an amazing learning experience for me. My grades have improved greatly and so has my confidence! The teachers are great and help you every step of the way. When you walk in, you are greeted with warm smiles and a great positive environment. School isn’t the easiest thing and they understand that. Oxford Learning can help you with everything from French to Math. They have changed the way I think of school. I am now prepared and excited for high school!

M. Mc.

My two teenage sons have quickly realized the benefits of coming to Oxford Learning over the past summer. Initially it was tough, as a parent, to convince them that Oxford was also for high school students. You and your staff are amazing at providing a positive and effective learning program, tailored to the specific areas in which my sons want to improve.
I also appreciated the time and effort you spent listening to me about the boys’ histories and taking into consideration their strengths and weaknesses. My sons have already asked to continue with Oxford Learning during school in order to be proactive and excel in their grade 12 courses.
Thank you so much!

A Happy Parent

I first called Oxford Learning in Courtice the summer before my son started grade 1. His SK teacher had raised concerns regarding his reading and although I felt he was still young to go into panic mode, I wanted to see what was out there and how we could help him. In my initial phone call I asked the all important question about cost and was a little taken aback by the monthly fees. Like any family struggling with finances, I felt it was expensive and wasn’t really convinced it would be worth it. In the numerous phone calls from me over the next couple of weeks, the staff at the centre made me realize that this was a step I needed to take for my son. They were always helpful on the phone, always supportive, never annoyed that I called several times a week asking different questions each time, and always just emphasized how sure they were that they could help my son. Needless to say I enrolled my son and have never looked back. He went from barely knowing his letters in the summer of 2011 to now reading at grade level in grade 2. His teacher in grade 1 wanted to put him on an IEP and Oxford Learning supported me through the whole process. Joanna went to speak to his teacher with me when I announced that I was NOT going to put him on an IEP and wanted to give him time with Oxford Learning to improve. The staff held my hand after that meeting when my son brought home his first “R” on his report card and they assured me that it was all going to be okay. I have to say that Oxford Learning was worth every penny; and in hind sight; I would probably pay more for it now that I know how much it has helped and how much they care. My son loves going to his classes. The teachers make him laugh and make it seem like it’s party time every time he reads a new word! I don’t regret my decision for a minute. For all of those parents out there who are skeptical about spending the money on a program at Oxford Learning, stop second guessing! You will be so thankful in the end!

Lucy C.

Last week you asked me to write a testimonial of Mason’s experience in Oxford Learning Centre. I had planned to sit down with my husband and discuss all the good things that Oxford Learning has done for Mason. For this testimonial I had planned to mention that the school system had let him down, that he hated school and that he had zero confidence. I wanted to make sure my testimonial emphasized that Mason had been in French Immersion and that the school seemed to make their main focus on his behaviour in the classroom rather than his ability to do the required work. I repeatedly questioned if we should move him from the French program to English only. After much deliberation, and no support from the school, we made the switch to main stream English…which we knew would be tough for him since he would be behind in all aspects of English learning. As part of the switch, we committed to having him attend Oxford to catch up, particularly in his reading/writing. As you know, at the transition he was barely reading at a JK level…while in the middle of Grade 2.
We have certainly had our ups and downs with him having to go to school AND go to Oxford Learning 2x/week but as time went on, there was less and less argument from him. He loves his teachers. He loves the recognition he gets when he works hard and he has definitely improved at school with his marks and his focus…behaviour issues are almost non-existent now. He is an active, sometimes impulsive, little boy who LOVES life! Seeing him dread school and learning was heartbreaking. After thinking about all the things I could say in my testimonial, I decided on the following instead…
I wanted to share a very special moment that happened Friday, July 31st, 2015. Mason had been attending an Arts Camp for the week along with his sister and as part of the week’s activities, all the kids in the camp were to participate in a week-end “Showcase” for the parents. We arrived knowing that our daughter, who loves the spotlight, would have no issues participating. Mason on the other hand is more of a sports guy and because of this we weren’t sure how he was going to participate. The group had a few group routines which he gladly got up to dance and sing with the rest of the camp and his big sister standing beside him. Some kids got up with friends to lip sinc or do a special dance or activity.
No words can describe the emotion I experienced when watching Mason, by himself, get up in front of the entire gymnasium of parents/kids to READ jokes from a joke book! Not just one joke, but 3 different jokes. We can’t thank you and your team enough for giving Mason the courage and confidence to do this.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

S.D.

I just wanted to thank all of you for the great experience my son and I have had at Oxford Learning. I was initially impressed by the program developed for my child, as summer camps are not usually completely individualized. I was completely sold when it was so much fun for him!
The “Make Your Own Sundae Night” was a blast for both of us.
I will be extending my contract for more fun learning and will definitely enrol in summer camp for next year. I recommend Oxford Learning to anyone with children.

D.J.S.

We can only speak for the Courtice Ontario branch and our experience has been nothing but great. I can’t imagine how far behind our son would be if it wasn’t for the staff at Oxford Learning Centre. Not only is he building a solid foundation of the necessary education he needs, he is doing much better at public school and his self confidence has improved 100%.
At the Courtice location they periodically have after hours activities such as movie nights, parties, pumpkin carving and etc.
It’s been a total blessing for our family and we don’t regret taking him to Oxford Learning Centre at all. The Oxford Learning Centre and staff at the Courtice Ontario location gets BIG HIGH FIVE from our family!

Roland L

We have seen substantial progress and development with the foundations of language and math the public school system no longer builds. Our girls report cards indicated they were "good/above average" students and as such were not getting the necessary one-on-one time with their everyday teachers to thoroughly absorb the basics. Oxford Learning has provided a comfortable, welcoming learning environment our girls enjoy each week. Our children now demonstrate a high degree of efficiency in language comprehension, reading, writing and math based on a solid understanding of the fundamentals provided by the excellent staff at Oxford Learning.
Oxford Learning has filled a gap we were not aware loomed as large as it did. In the days of large public class sizes and curriculum with less emphasis on the foundations, Oxford Learning has been an investment in our children's future we are sure will pay dividends in the future.

Cindy & Steve L.

My daughter was struggling with her reading at the end of grade one and looking for some professional help we came across Courtice Oxford Learning location.
That was back in July 2011. Joanna and Amanda are fantastic!
Initially my intention was to register just my daughter but I liked them so much I also registered my son (he was in JK at that time).
Both my children enjoy going to Oxford Learning and their progress amazed us as parents! Emma and Andrew love reading now. They are confident, happy and their relationship with the all Oxford Learning Courtice branch staff is based on trust and respect
The staff is taking time to address each child's needs and tailor their program for each individual - this is their success recipe in my opinion.
The extra effort put into their social events (movie night/ Halloween party just to name a couple) give the children opportunity to meet other children and have fun. They are still going to Oxford Learning and still enjoy every lesson.
I would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone who would need it - they will never regret it!

Daniela P.

"Every six weeks, I've had meetings with Joanna from Oxford Learning Courtice, and each time, I'm thrilled to see the progress The K Man is making from month to month.
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It's thrilling to tell you that, yes, The K Man -- by mid-October -- was assessed by his elementary school teacher with an early grade one reading capability. I wept with joy and pride the day we heard that result.
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So, while I hope The K Man turns out to be above average, I need to take matters into my own hands to get him there. With extra attention at home and a boost from Oxford Learning, I think his future's looking pretty damn good."
(Read the full blog post at mommygearest.com)

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"Since my son has joined Oxford Learning for French support, he has improved immensely. Not only in his grades but also in his self confidence. He went from a C student to an A/B student! Even his teachers are commenting on how much he has improved in this past year. Thank you Oxford Learning for teaching my son the skills to get through a difficult time. Oxford Learning provides such a positive learning environment that we have since enrolled all 3 of our children. We can't say enough great things about Oxford Learning Courtice!

Michelle K.

I wanted to share some exciting news with you ! I took a picture of B. R's marks last year in reading and writing...and today's report card for you to see.
Last year and previous years' reading and writing have always been:
Reading B- writing C+
Today's report card :
Reading B. Writing B-
WOW! I am so happy!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Brenda R.

I wanted to say how happy we are with the Oxford Learning program and the decision we made to enroll Madison. She is much more confident in her reading and her school work in general. At school, she was on level A in January when we first enrolled her. She just brought home her first level D book this week and she is so proud! Oxford Learning has given her the skills and confidence to achieve this.

Jeff W.

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you did for Madisyn. She definitely has come a long way with your help! You and your staff have made a huge difference in her life. She is more confident now again. Thank you!

Sandi

Careers with Tutor Courtice

Enthusiastic Part-time Teachers Needed!

Enthusiastic Part-Time Teachers Needed!

We have multiple immediate openings for upbeat, dynamic individuals who want to work in a rewarding teaching environment. Candidates must possess a strong passion for seeing students succeed and must be comfortable working with students in grades 1-8.

A great candidate for this position will possess the following skills:

Bachelor's Degree or Fourth year University Student (Ontario Teacher Certification is NOT a requirement)

Experience in a teaching environment or working with children in general

Strong English language written and oral communication skills

Commitment and respect for teacher/student relationships

Accepting of feedback and willing to learn new skills and teaching strategies

Teaching Requirements:

Must be flexible in availability

Dynamic, energetic and outgoing personality

Highly organized, able to multi-task and think on your feet

Applicants must be available at least 2 days per week Monday through Thursday between the hours of 3-8 pm, as well as Saturdays from 9-3 pm. Schedule to be determined. A commitment until January 2018 is mandatory.

We focus on cognitive personal development and look for individuals who will honour the Oxford Learning teaching methods and philosophy in a fun environment. We will train you in our innovative Interactive Coaching methods that teach students how to learn and study more effectively. If you have a passion for learning, and love helping students achieve their potential, then we want to hear from you.

Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected for the interview process will be contacted. Only serious applicants need apply.

Part Time High School Math and Science Teacher

We are currently seeking an upbeat, dynamic High School Math teacher who wants to work in a rewarding teaching environment. Candidates must possess a strong background in Math and must be comfortable teaching students in grades 9 - 12.

A great candidate for this position will possess the following skills:

Bachelor's Degree or Fourth year University Students with extensive tutoring experience

Experience in a teaching/tutoring environment in academic Math and Science

Strong English language written and oral communication skills

Must have extensive knowledge of the current grade 9-12 math and science curriculum including but not limited to advanced functions, calculus, physics, chemistry and biology.

Teaching Requirements:

Must be flexible in availability

Gynamic, energetic and outgoing personality

Highly organized, able to multi-task and think on your feet

We focus on cognitive personal development and look for individuals who will honor Oxford Learning teaching methods and philosophy in a fun environment. We will train you in our innovative Interactive Coaching methods that teach students how to learn and study more effectively. If you have a passion for learning, love helping students achieve their potential, please email a cover letter and resume to us.

A commitment through to June 2017 is required.

Applicants must be available 2 days per week (Monday-Thursday 3-8pm) as well as Saturdays from 9-3 pm. Schedule to be determined.
Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected for the interview process will be contacted. Only serious applicants need apply.

Our Team Members

Lindsey

Lindsey

Education Director

My name is Lindsey and I am excited to be a part of the Oxford Learning Team! I have always been a very creative person and discovered a passion for marketing and communications as an adult. I have an education in Marketing Management and over seven years utilizing my skills to maintain organization and success within a work environment. I am bilingual, fluent in both French and English. I have had experience working with children in an education setting my whole life. My father was a Principal and my mother was an LLS and Kindergarten teacher for over 25 years. It was always enforced by my parents to help others when needed and understand how every child is different and creative in their own way. My second passion in life is dogs. I love Great Danes and work with rescue agencies and fundraising organizations to help find dogs in shelters new caring, forever homes.

Jessica

Jessica

Education Coordinator

My name is Jess and I am so excited to have joined the Oxford Learning Team in Courtice! I graduated from the University of Toronto (U of T) in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts focused on Visual Studies, Cinema Studies and Art

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taught me to think outside the box and has given me a passion for programming. I am also currently working towards a certificate in Marketing Communication also from U of T. My experience teaching began when I was 18 and started working as a certified painting instructor teaching both adult

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educational programming. When I am not at Oxford Learning or teaching,

James

James

Beyond Tutoring and Advantage Teacher

My name is James and I have been a teacher with Oxford Learning since March 2014. I absolutely love it! I recently graduated from the University of Guelph with a Master’s degree in Biomedical Science. My research focused on identifying a specific pathway in the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease – specifically related to Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) and its interaction with Nerve Growth Factor (NGF). I have worked as a tutor in the past, but realize that Oxford Learning itself is much more than that, and look forward to developing my skills as a teacher here. I love to work with students because I have been one for so long and understand all of the struggles that come with learning new material. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, gaming, having fun with friends, and fall weather. I look forward to working with you during your time at Oxford Learning!

Erika

Erika

Beyond Tutoring and Advantage Teacher

My name is Erika and I am in the Concurrent Education program at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. I am currently a student at the Faculty of Education. I have a true passion for teaching and working with students of all ages. My hobbies include sports, reading, hanging out with family and friends and being outdoors.I also love animals and have two dogs at home. I volunteer currently at WindReach Farm with the therapeutic riding program and absolutely love it. I can’t wait to see what my time at Oxford Learning Centre will bring and am truly excited to be a part of the team!

Kristen

Kristen

En Français and Advantage Teacher

My name is Kristen, and I really enjoy teaching at Oxford Learning! I am a graduate ot the Faculty of Education at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and have Biology and Chemistry as teachable subjects. I am currenlty a supply teacher with the Durham Catholic District School Board. I am passionate about biology, chemistry, and math, but have always loved French. I have experience working with elementary and high school students in various settings. These opportunities have made me very enthusiastic about education! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, baking, and walking my dog.

Nicole

Nicole

Beyond Tutoring Teacher and Student Assessor

My name is Nicole and I am thrilled to have joined the teaching team at Oxford Learning Courtice! In 2015 I graduated from the Queen’s-Trent Concurrent Education Program and I am now qualified to teach in the primary and junior divisions. As much as I love to teach, I also love to learn. I just completed a Special Education Additional Qualification (and joke that I will probably be a student forever)! I hope to instill this same passion for knowledge in the students I interact with. When I’m not at Oxford Learning, I enjoy my time spent as an occasional teacher with the Durham District School Board. I also find happiness through reading, staying active, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Lillian

Lillian

R.E.A.D. Elite Teacher

Hi, my name is Lillian and I've been a part of the Oxford Learning Courtice team since April 2016. I am an internationally trained teacher of Social Studies and Physical Education. I graduated from Centennial College with Honors in Early Childhood Education and a Distinction in Leadership. I have many years of experience teaching children of varying ages but I am most passionate about the pre-school and kindergarten age group. I get great pleasure from seeing the children's expression when they master something new! In my free time, I like to cook, bake, and watch sports & nature shows.

Alison

Alison

Beyond Tutoring Teacher

My name is Alison and I am very excited to join the Oxford Learning team! I recently graduated from the Laurier-Nipissing Concurrent Education program and am qualified to teach in the primary and junior divisions. I have also completed my Special Education Qualification. When I'm not at Oxford Learning, I'm working as an Assistant Early Childhood Educator with PRYDE Learning, reading a book, or spending time with friends and family. I have a strong passion for education and look forward to helping students reach their full potential here at Oxford Learning!

Nadya

Nadya

Beyond Tutoring and Advantage Teacher

My name is Nadya and I am very excited to join the Oxford Learning team in Courtice! I have been passionate about education and learning for as long as I remember, and I hope to instil these values in the students that I work with. I completed my Bachelor of Education at Trent University, followed by my Master of Education in Curriculum Studies and Teacher Development at the University of Toronto. I currently work as an occasional teacher with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. I continue to learn on my own through additional qualification courses and professional development. When I'm not at Oxford Learning, I enjoy reading, swimming, traveling, and spending time with my friends and family.